Kiwi man Duane Trafford has posted a blunt assessment of what he needs from his new staff.

COMMENT: Facebook wants to be in your workplace, but you'll probably find trolls there too.

According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.

The study shows some forms of negativity can be tolerated, whereas others are loud and clear warning signs in terms of employee retention.

An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

COMMENT: Breastfeeding can save families huge amounts of time further down the track, writes Robyn Pearce.

The first Asian woman to lead a FTSE 250 company has said goodbye to her $4 million salary.

Foreign investment in NZ technology companies is at a record high as venture capitalists look to invest in firms rather than acquire them outright.

New Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.

Research shows the role of an executive needs to change, as do the incentives, for the company's best interest.

Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.

Thin-skinned young employees are much more likely to be hit by workplace stress than tough older colleagues. Here is their biggest concern.

Restaurant Brands has agreed a deal with the Unite Union, under which workers' hours and shifts will be guaranteed on a permanent basis.

Ever wanted to secretly record your workmates to see what they say behind your back?

They're abused, patronised, sworn at and even ignored altogether. Next time these people get on your nerves, spare some sympathy.

What's the best way to secure 10 job interviews? Sending your CV with a box of donuts.

Personal Brand 'ME'? With the rise of 'hyper personal brands' such as Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian, it's important to understand

Affco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.

The worst job interview experiences have been revealed on social media.

Every job-seeker needs to have and show off these six "Qs" when meeting potential employers.

Five migrant workers weren't paid minimum wage for their work at an Auckland food court.

What can you do when a "prankster" co-worker doesn't respect a serious peanut allergy?

It's the catch-22 of the jobs market: you need a degree to compete, but employers want candidates with experience.

The more work life balance we have, the more we want, according to a global study.

COMMENT: Co-working, or shared collaborative workspaces have begun to increase exponentially - with some very innovative twists.

A Taranaki dairy farmer seriously breached employment law by not paying his workers minimum wage.

Nation's business leaders agree government must act to dampen house price inflation.

The cost-sharing agreement to bring rail to Auckland is an idea model for future infrastructure projects.

Michael Barnett thinks the "fallout from globalisation" will be the greatest impact on business over the next five years.

Despite last year's gloomy outlook, we've managed to keep going and growing through the worst, says Liam Dann.